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July 09, 2025

Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the glandular (lower) or squamous (upper) region of the horse’s stomach. Repeated endoscopies—often necessary to ensure complete resolution of the ulcers following treatment—can be costly. As an Read more
July 07, 2025

Belly Bandage Prevents Infection, Herniation Following Colic Surgery in Horses

Those horses that survive colic surgery can suffer serious postoperative complications such as surgical site infections and herniation. Read more
July 02, 2025

Behavior and Health Problems During Short-Distance Transport

Behavior problems were observed in a third of all horses and included fear, flight reactions, aggressiveness, rearing, and reluctance to load. Read more

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Learn More About Bluegrass Horse Feed

Bluegrass feeds, formulas, and product development programmes are underpinned and complemented by Kentucky Equine Research. Read more

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Horse eating from ground feeder

Ration Balancers for Horses: Just the Basics

Sometimes forages for horses provide inadequate amounts of the protein, vitamins, and minerals required for the horse’s stage of life or workload. Horse owners can use balancer pellets to meet the horse's requirements and control the amount of energy Read more

Fortified Feed, Ration Balancer, or Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Horses: Which Do I Choose?


What Is It About Spring Grass That Makes My Horse’s Body Grumble?

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Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the glandular (lower) or squamous (upper) region of the horse’s stomach. Repeated endoscopies—often necessary to ensure complete resolution of the ulcers following Read more

Belly Bandage Prevents Infection, Herniation Following Colic Surgery in Horses


Stress Eating: Anticipatory Behavior of Horses at Feeding Time


Learned Helplessness in Horses: Effects on Appetite and Nutrition


Feeding Order of Forage and Oats: Is There a Right Way?


Feeding Donkeys: Consider Their Thriftiness to Achieve Optimal Body Condition


Osteoarthritis Pain in Horses Controlled by CBD and Related Products

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Chewing Requirements and Glycemic Response of Fibrous Feedstuffs

Chewing duration is important for optimal horse health and welfare. The saliva produced during chewing buffers stomach acid, and longer chewing times can reduce the risk of boredom and stereotypies. Increased chewing may also result in lower glycemic responses, which could be important for certain horses. The study objectives were to determine whether there were Read more

Using Percutaneous Thermal-Sensing Microchips to Assess the Efficacy of Active Versus Passive Cooling in Exercising Thoroughbred Horses: An Integrative Data Analysis


Validation of Different Cooling Methods in Exercising Two-Year-Old Thoroughbred Racehorses Using Percutaneous Thermal-Sensing Microchips


Effects of Two Cooling Modalities on Temperature Recovery of Rectal, Middle Gluteal Muscle, and Pectoral Muscle Temperatures


Relationships Among the Fatty Acid Profiles of Plasma, Red Blood Cells, and Dried Blood Spots


Feeding Behavior of Horses Fed Different Feeds with Free Access or Restricted Access to Hay


Comparison of Cardiovascular Fitness Measures Determined Under Saddle or on a High-Speed Treadmill

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Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the glandular (lower) or squamous (upper) region of the horse’s stomach. Repeated endoscopies—often necessary to ensure complete resolution of the ulcers following Read more

Belly Bandage Prevents Infection, Herniation Following Colic Surgery in Horses


Behavior and Health Problems During Short-Distance Transport


Healing in Horses: Concentrating Bone Marrow Aspirate Increases IRAP Levels


Treating Diarrhea in Horses: Frozen Fecal Microbial Transplantation


Tread Cautiously with Betamethasone Joint Injections in Horses


New Hope for Osteoarthritis in Horses

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Biggest Barriers to Human-Led Exercise in Horses

Time, weather, and suitable facilities were the three main factors limiting how much human-led exercise a horse receives. Read more

Screwworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative


Autumnal Horse Care: Six Considerations


Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers


27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference: Kentucky Equine Research Welcomes Guests and World-Renowned Speakers


Extending Photoperiod for Muscle Development in Young Horses


Olfactory Stimulation Enriches Horses’ Environments

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